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Which of the following is caused by the Herpes Zoster or Chicken Pox virus?

A. psoriasis
B. furuncle
C. scabies
D. shingles

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Final answer:

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus that causes chickenpox—and results in a painful rash with blisters.

Step-by-step explanation:

The disease caused by the Herpes Zoster or Chicken Pox virus is shingles. Shingles results from the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. This virus is a member of the herpesvirus family and can lay dormant in nerve cells for years after an individual has recovered from chickenpox. When reactivated, usually due to stress, aging, or immunosuppression, it can cause a painful rash with blisters, typically on one side of the body.

While psoriasis is a chronic skin condition, furuncle is a type of skin abscess, and scabies is a skin infestation caused by a mite, none of these conditions are caused by the Herpes Zoster or Chicken Pox virus. Therefore, the correct answer is D. shingles.

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